Finance Work Experiences

Career Advancement’s internship and externship programs will help you put your recruiting prep into practice and gain hands-on experience with leading finance employers!

Externship Programs

Nelumbium Capital Research Externship | Fall 2026-Winter 2027 | Apply Here

The Nelumbium Capital Research Externship invites 3-5 students to spend 10 weeks building components of an interdisciplinary financial-markets research platform. Drawing on market data, filings, news, and generative AI, students will contribute across three connected areas: financial knowledge graphs and knowledge-grounded LLMs, evolutionary game theory for financial markets, and generative agent-based modeling of markets. This is an unpaid externship.

Eligibility: Advanced undergraduate or graduate students, particularly those studying Computer Science, Statistics, Financial Mathematics, Computational Social Science, Economics, Finance, or related fields

Standard Chartered Global Banking | Winter 2027

The Standard Chartered Global Banking Externship gives students the opportunity to work in small teams on real-world market research projects alongside senior Standard Chartered bankers. Over approximately six weeks, students will conduct research and analysis, receive weekly mentorship from industry practitioners, and develop commercially relevant recommendations that will be presented to senior bankers at the conclusion of the project.

Selected students will receive a $750 Metcalf Stipend for participation in the externship.

Apply to one or both of the following project tracks:

Garcia Hamilton & Associates Fixed Income Externship | March 15-19, 2027 | Apply Here

Spend a week at Garcia Hamilton & Associates’ Houston headquarters for an intensive, hands-on introduction to fixed-income investment management, rotating through portfolio management, trading, operations, and client reporting. Designed for advanced first- and second-years and upperclassmen pivoting to fixed income, and open exclusively to UChicago undergraduates.

Open Summer 2027 Rogers Scholars Internships

Advocate Health | Apply Here

Advocate Health’s Investment Office oversees more than $30 billion in investment and pension assets on behalf of Advocate Health, the third-largest non-profit health system in the United States. The Investment Intern will work with members of the investment team on research projects and participate in a range of activities that contribute to portfolio management and investment decisions. Interested students must submit a resume and a cover letter answering one of the prompts outlined in the application. Application deadline: November 8, 2026 at 11:59pm CT

Freedom Together Foundation | Apply Here

The Freedom Together Foundation works in partnership with grantees to build a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. The Foundation seeks a student with a keen interest in investment management and social responsibility. The intern will work closely with the Senior Investment Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Interested students must submit a personal statement and resume. Application deadline: November 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CT

Packard Foundation | Apply here

The Packard Foundation is a non-profit endowment with a pool of investable assets worth ~$9 billion managed by their in-house investments team. The Endowment Management Investment Fellowship is a structured, eight-week program with Packard's investment team, including a multi-day seminar, mentorship, and a self-directed research project spanning asset classes. The application requires a personal statement, resume, transcript, and cover letter addressing your interest in endowment management. Apply ASAP as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

University of Nebraska Foundation | Apply here

The University of Nebraska Foundation manages investment portfolios in excess of $3 billion in support of University of Nebraska System. The Foundation seeks to hire an investment intern who will work side-by-side with the Chief Investment Officer and investment team on a variety of projects, including assisting in the management of investment portfolios and networking with external money managers. The application requires a personal statement, resume, and cover letter. Application deadline: January 4, 2027 at 11:59pm CT

Finance - New York

Program Dates: Summer 2027
Two Application Cycles
Cycle 1: Application Open (Deadline: November 29, 2026)
Cycle 2 Opens December 14, 2026 and Closes February 15, 2027
Eligibility: 1st and 2nd years

Created for students pursuing careers in finance, the Finance – New York program will offer undergraduates the opportunity to gain professional experience with organizations in one of the world’s leading financial centers. Students will apply their academic and technical skills in a professional setting while strengthening their understanding of the financial-services industry and workplace culture in New York. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Opportunities will be available to students on Handshake and recruitment will occur in two cycles over Fall and Winter quarters.

Finance - Remote

Program Dates: Summer 2027
Two Application Cycles
Cycle 1: Application Open (Deadline: November 29, 2026)
Cycle 2 Opens December 14, 2026 and Closes February 15, 2027
Eligibility: 1st and 2nd years

The Finance – Remote program will offer undergraduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with finance-related organizations while working remotely. Students will contribute to professional projects, develop relevant analytical and communication skills, and gain exposure to the work, expectations, and career paths available across the financial-services industry. This opportunity may span a range of finance functions, employer types, and geographic markets. The virtual format allows students to gain meaningful professional experience while collaborating with supervisors and colleagues from different locations. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Opportunities will be available to students on Handshake and recruitment will occur in two cycles over Fall and Winter quarters.

Venture Capital & Startups - San Francisco

Program Dates: Summer 2027
Applications Open: March 5, 2027
Applications Close: March 31, 2027
Eligibility: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years

A great opportunity for students interested in venture capital investing and early-stage startups in the San Francisco region! This program will offer College students the chance to spend the summer working full-time with a venture capital firm or a venture-backed startup. Students will gain hands-on professional experience and strengthen their professional skills and business acumen while developing a deeper understanding of the innovation ecosystem in the Bay Area. Students will receive a $5,000 stipend. Applications will open in Handshake in March 2027.